✦ Shifty Estimate
$17,100
▲ 4.5% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $16K
- Sales, 12 months
- 39
- Original MSRP
- $39,698 · ▼ 57% since
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2002 Ford Thunderbird
2002 to 2005 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
39 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 3.9L
- Power
- 252 hp
- Torque
- 267 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.1s
- Top speed
- 145 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $39,698
- Designer
- J Mays
Common questions
How much does a Ford Thunderbird cost?
A 2002 Ford Thunderbird cost $39,698 new. Over the past 12 months, 39 have sold publicly at a median of $15,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $17,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $8,600 to $25,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $17,100, up 4.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 39 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Ford Thunderbird a good investment?
It has depreciated 57% against its $39,698 list price. Values are up 4.5% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $6,000 to $28,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Ford Thunderbird sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $13,250Jul 25, 2026Thunderbird Blue (LY) · 57,000 mi
- $15,500Jul 23, 2026Medium Steel Blue · 41,000 mi
- $6,000Jul 21, 2026Evening Black · 82,000 mi
The eleventh-generation Thunderbird marked Ford's bold attempt to recapture the magic of the original 1955-57 two-seaters. Styled by J Mays with clear DNA from the first-gen cars, this retro-modern roadster featured a power-folding soft top, distinctive porthole hardtop, and Lincoln LS-derived platform. The 3.9-liter V8 delivered 280 horsepower through a five-speed automatic, providing respectable performance in a package that prioritized style over speed. Production totaled just 68,061 units across four model years, making it relatively scarce today. While initially criticized for prioritizing nostalgia over driving dynamics, the 2002-05 T-Bird has found its footing among collectors who appreciate its clean design execution and connection to Thunderbird heritage. Well-maintained examples, particularly those with the removable hardtop, are increasingly sought after as the last chapter in the Thunderbird story.